Crochet a Sock That Fits




Need a warm pair of socks? This pattern allows for any size yarn as well as any size crochet hook. It is stitched from the toe to the cuff. This includes an example of a sock that measures {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} in length and {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} in width.





Abbreviations

  • Sc = single crochet
  • Hdc = half double crochet
  • Dc = double crochet
  • Fasten off = cut the thread leaving a long tail of thread to later be woven and hidden in between stitches

Steps

  1. Record all measurements to make two identical socks.
  2. Record the length and width of the foot, such as {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} in length and {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} in width.
  3. Record the length of the heel as half of the width of the foot, such as {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} divided by 2 equals {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}.
  4. Record the length of the sock as the length of the foot minus the length of the heel, such as {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} minus {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} equals {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}.
  5. Work in continuous rows around the sock to form a cylinder. In other words, do not join the last stitch of each row to the beginning stitch; just continue around over the top of the first stitch.
  6. Crochet the toe. Chain 9, 3 sc in the first st, sc in the next 6 stitches, 3 sc in the last st. Continue around the back side of these previous stitches, sc in the next 6 stitches. An oval shape will have formed. Continue to increase 2 sc at each end of the oval until you have increased to the desired width of the foot.
  7. Record the measurements of the toe, such as 4 rows in length and 28 sc around the oval.
  8. Crochet the foot. In example: continue with 28 sc around the sock, forming a cylinder, until the piece measures {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} for the length of the sock. Be sure that the number of rows on the front of the sock is equivalent to those on the back of the sock.
  9. Record the measurements of the foot, such as 30 rows in length and 28 sc around the sock.
  10. Crochet the heel. The heel is made on the back half of the sock. Divide the number of sc around the sock by 2, such as 28 divided by 2 equals 14. Working only on these 14 sc, decrease one sc at the beginning and one sc at the end of "every other" row until the desired length of the heel. There should be about 10 sc remaining in the final decrease row. Then begin to increase one sc at the beginning and one sc at the end of "every other" row until 14 sc remain in the final increase row. Decrease rows should be equivalent to increase rows. The heel will resemble an hourglass, wide at the top and bottom and narrow in the center.
  11. Fasten off.
  12. Record the measurements of the heel, such as 14 sc decreasing to 10 sc.
  13. Stitch the sides of the heel. With right sides together, fold the heel in half at the narrowest part of the hourglass. Stitch the sides together using a yarn needle and the same color yarn. Make a very solid stitch where each strand of yarn is directly next to the other. Turn the heel right side out. The base of the sock is now complete with an opening for the foot. It should resemble a slipper.
  14. Crochet the calf. Sc around the top of the opening until the desired length of the calf.
  15. Record the measurements of the calf, such as 10 rows in length and 28 sc around the sock.
  16. Crochet the cuff. The cuff is made to stretch. Sc in the back loop of the next sc. Sc in the front loop of the next sc. Continue to alternate back loop sc and front loop sc. Align each back loop sc on top of another back loop sc and each front loop sc on top of another front loop sc until the desired length of the cuff.
  17. Fasten off.
  18. Record the measurements of the cuff, such as 5 rows in length and 28 sc around the sock.



Supplies

  • Yarn of desired thickness
  • Crochet hook of desired size
  • Ruler
  • Paper
  • Pencil

Tips

  • Increase the length of the calf to make a knee sock.
  • Do not make a knot in your yarn, because a knot will cause foot pain.
  • Make the toe, heel and cuff a different color from the remainder of the sock.
  • Make striped socks from scraps of yarn.
  • If the calf is wider than the foot, add 2 or 3 extra stitches in the first row of the calf.
  • Increase the length of the cuff to fold it down.
  • Make the toe, heel and cuff with sc. Use a different pattern of stitches throughout the remainder of the sock, such as:

    • Sc in next stitch, then dc in next stitch and repeat.
    • Sc in next stitch, then hdc in next stitch and repeat.
    • Hdc in next stitch, then dc in next stitch and repeat.
    • Sc in next stitch, skip one stitch, 3 dc in next stitch (shell made), skip one stitch and repeat.
    • Sc for a few rows, then add a row of shells and repeat.
  • Make the toe, foot and heel of both socks. Decide upon the length of the calf based upon the remainder of yarn.
  • Two adult ankle socks require about 7 ounces of yarn.
  • Use a stronger or thicker yarn for the toe and heel, because these areas may wear out more quickly.
  • Decrease or omit the length of the calf to make a slipper.
  • Make just the toe and heel a different color from the remainder of the sock.
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